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Post by harwoodandy on Aug 22, 2023 15:13:43 GMT 1
Here i am again.....
I'll get to 10 posts eventually!
As above - is the steering lock different?
Any other differences?
I seem to recall restricted exhausts.....
Andy
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Post by Robbieben on Aug 22, 2023 15:44:19 GMT 1
Steering locks on EU model bikes are usually located in the headstock tube and yes, the exhausts are restricted but in my experience not many remain restricted and most EU bikes I've bought over the last 15 or so years had aftermarket pipes on.
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Post by abar121 on Aug 22, 2023 15:46:01 GMT 1
Restrictions / jetting changes on certain models in the carbs too.
German bikes tend to have bolts that have been done up by gorilla's. Dunno why, but all of mine have been like that.
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Post by harwoodandy on Aug 22, 2023 16:34:34 GMT 1
Restrictions / jetting changes on certain models in the carbs too. German bikes tend to have bolts that have been done up by gorilla's. Dunno why, but all of mine have been like that. Its all those sausages and sauerkraut... |
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 22, 2023 17:51:22 GMT 1
Mirrors are different.
Side stand springs are different to enable auto retraction.
Headlight lens is different.
No indicator cancelling unit on import bikes.
KMH speedo
Rear mudguard has an extension on import bikes.
Steering lock and ignition switch different.
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Post by veg on Aug 22, 2023 20:31:40 GMT 1
And they are right hand drive. 👍😁
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Aug 22, 2023 20:53:09 GMT 1
The 250 has 4L2 restricted carbs and exhausts, but the 350's unrestricted as far as I'm aware.
In addition to what stated above, German bikes also have a riveted VIN plate on headstock as well as the stamped number.
They also had German number plates fitted!
and they usually not heavily modified.
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 22, 2023 21:24:12 GMT 1
Nowt wrong with them, in fact a better buy than a UK one (if you want a stock bike) as no mods are allowed in Germany apart from safety features, like braided hoses. I had one and it was brilliant.
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 22, 2023 21:29:42 GMT 1
Same with Swiss bikes. The 250 I bought was a little gem, and apart from non standard paint was in amazing, un butchered condition   |
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 22, 2023 21:32:06 GMT 1
Less rust on German bikes too due to not using salt on their roads.
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Post by fabiostar on Aug 23, 2023 16:22:02 GMT 1
My we 250 was german .junked the pipes, one up on the mains and one down on the clip and its ran like a watch since buying it, as said no rust on anything.
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Post by abar121 on Aug 23, 2023 17:24:17 GMT 1
Lots of mods one of the German bikes I've had. Moroso full fairing, clipons, god awful approved exhausts etc.
Plenty of rust too, they just vary like any other 40 year old bike from North Europe.
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Post by jon on Aug 23, 2023 20:03:46 GMT 1
And they are right hand drive. 👍😁 Surely you mean they are left hand drive? Jon |
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Post by chrisg on Aug 23, 2023 20:31:35 GMT 1
And they are right hand drive. 👍😁 Does it follow that you can only work on them with right handed screw drivers and right handed spanners?  |
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Post by geoffers997 on Aug 23, 2023 21:00:19 GMT 1
I’ve a German 31K.
What’s already been said is accurate.
The bike was untouched when I got it down to the hard as nails original tyres
Fortunately I’m left handed so working on it is a doddle.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 23, 2023 21:32:10 GMT 1
Just remember
Linksy loseny, rechtsy engy
Steve 🤣
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Post by JonW on Aug 24, 2023 1:46:59 GMT 1
And remember to completely research before you buy... 'Wissen ist macht' as they say locally  (I dont have anything much to add to this thread, I just like any excuse to post that poster pic again since my mate had it on his wall when we were late teens lol ) |
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Post by docmartin on Aug 26, 2023 9:54:36 GMT 1
I have a German import too, sure there are differences that people have listed above.
Mine still has original frame paint, but has had a fresh coat of bodywork paint.
The only thing that got on my nerves was the Kmh speedo. I tried the overlay, thats OK, and also tried the speedo drive converter, that drove me nuts tbh. After looking around, bought a Mph clock….
Mine only came with ignition keys, no steering lock key, bought a new genuine lock with keys and fitted…. A few people suggested to cut the headstock lock off and weld on a lock plate, but the bike is, and always will be an import, as its so original, will keep it that way…
My old UK LC’s disappeared in the late 80’s and one lated to 1990 if DVLA is to be believed and they were all getting rough due to the weather and salting back in the 80’s….plus they were daily riders.
So, by the fact mine is now mostly unrestored and ridden quite a bit, that is my reasoning to keep her as is.
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Post by stusco on Aug 26, 2023 10:05:36 GMT 1
You can convert a kmh clock to mph properly,midlifecrisisrd on here probably has a thread on it
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Post by reedpete on Aug 26, 2023 11:16:50 GMT 1
The continental bikes used to be excellent value, the gap has closed but YPVS are more sought after there than the LC , so a nice tidy original bike is still a reality.
If you just want a bike for yourself …and not deluded enough to think that bikes are a sensible investment class… then just use your cash wisely and pay right money for the right bike.
There is a market pecking order but as with many collectibles…that’s got nothing to do with rideability or useability.
Last but not least… if you don’t really know that much about what you are buying… take a mate who does … just because we are in the digital age doesn’t mean that our eyeballs are obsolete…
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Aug 26, 2023 11:24:26 GMT 1
You can convert a kmh clock to mph properly,midlifecrisisrd on here probably has a thread on it I've converted lots, probably nearly 100 LC ones so if anyone needs one doing or advice just drop me a PM. |
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